Matching Nanny Qualities to Your Child's Age

While many nannies stay with families for years, it is also not uncommon for a parent to reach out to me for a new nanny because their child’s needs have evolved. They loved their current nanny for a certain phase,…

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APNA Membership: Why It Matters to Families and Nannies Alike

Guest Blogger: Jami Dennis, President of the Association of Premier Nanny Agencies (APNA). In addition to being President of APNA, Jami is an experienced entrepreneur, nanny, household staffing agency co-owner (ABC Nannies & Domestics in Denver, Colorado), and former household employer (she employed three amazing…

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Competing for Nannies in a Tight Job Market

Families come to Mom’s Best Friend seeking highly-screened nannies, however, in the past 8-9 months, it has become a seller’s - ‘er I mean Nanny’s - market, as nannies are in extremely high demand. It is (don’t say it, don’t…

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The Woes of a Part-time Nanny

I began this nanny agency 18 years ago, but it took me about 16 years of that to come to the conclusion that placing part-time (10-25 hrs/week) nannies was simply not in the best interest of the family or caregivers.…

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